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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

3

Winnie Ruth Judd Fled Arizona Hospital With Help

Arizona officials press an inquiry into Winnie Ruth Judd's escape from the state hospital for the insane. C White, secretary to Governor Jones, says the escape was likely aided inside and outside the institution and the probe will continue until those responsible are found. Police search continues with little progress.

Phoenix Ariz C. White Winnie Ruth Judd Arizona State Hospital White Bob Jones

Bad trump break saves declarer in spade diamond heart sequence

McKenney explains a defensive trump play that recovers from a bad break. South cashes clubs and leads. West wins with king and reveals spades. After a series of plays, dummy ruffs, and a heart finesse, West returns a spade forcing North to lead diamonds, allowing declarer to win two diamond tricks and fulfill the contract.

South West Declarer

Justice as substitute for war urged at North Carolina bar meeting

American educator Charles A. Beardsley urged improving the administration of justice to deter war. At the North Carolina State Bar gathering in Raleigh he argued civilized nations must submit disputes to justice. Other speakers praised lawyers and warned against unauthorized practice of law amid findings revoking two licenses.

Raleigh Administration of Justice Charles A. Beardsley Oakland Calif American Bar Association North Carolina J. C. M. Vann Monroe Karl A. McCormick Eighth Judicial District of New York Bolitha J. Laws District of Columbia Beardsley Vann McCormick American Medical Association State Bar State Bar Council W. O. Williams Morehead City G. W. Fesperman Southport Wilmington Salisbury Edward L. Cannon Williams Fesperman

Mrs Judd Escapes Hospital Then Sought Mexico City

Theories place Mrs Judd within blocks of the hospital and as far as Mexico City. Sheriff Lon Jordan and a deputy searched the McKinnells home as a precaution. Mrs Judd’s parents said she visited after escaping, worsening her father’s already ill condition.

Eure's Car in Accident No Injury for Thad Eure

Secretary of State Thad Eure escaped unharmed after his car was badly damaged in a Raleigh collision last night. Eure is reducing postage rates on matter sent to the blind.

Eure Raleigh Thad Eure

Hoey Denounces War and Communism at Grange Meet

Governor Hoey declared the United States will not settle European disputes by war and urged those who support Communism Nazism and Fascism to leave the country. He spoke to the eighth annual North Carolina State Grange convention in Asheville where resolutions urged a tobacco trade commissioner and changes to school and liquor laws. Crabs caught in Kamchatka region totaled 77 120 boxes.

Asheville United States Hoey Europe North Carolina State Grange Salisbury Grange North Carolina

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie C. Pryor

Funeral services for Mrs. Willie C. Pryor will be held Monday at 2 PM at St. Mark Methodist Church. Rev. R. W. Winchester will officiate. Survived by daughter Mrs. Bya Williams and brother Will Smith. grandchildren include Mrs. Margaret Lewis and Mrs. May Allen. great grandchildren unnamed. Revival at Gethsemane Baptist Church ends tonight with evangelist Rev. H. J. Tunson presenting "The Handwriting on the Wall."

Willie C. Pryor Eva Williams Rivett Drive St. Mark Methodist Church R. W. Winchester Pryor Will Smith McKeesport Bya Williams High Point Margaret Lewis Norfolk May Allen Walter and Raymond Williams Gethsemane Baptist Church H. J. Tunson Rocky Mount

Quiz Contest Highlights High Point Lions Meeting

A High Point Lions Club dinner at the Elwood Hotel featured a quiz contest won by BE. R. Hayes who received a prize from program head Otis Hutchins. Plans were unveiled for a Halloween party at Pleasant's Cabin near Guilford College on October 31 with costume prizes.

High Point Lions Club Elwood Hotel BE. R. Hayes Otis Hutchins Pleasant’s Cabin Guilford College J. H. Kalte George Robbins Silas B. Casey Civitan Club

Wade Sues for 10000 in Atlantic States collision case

George W. Wade filed suit in High Point Municipal Court against Atlantic States Motor Lines seeking 10000 damages for injuries from a collision he says occurred at the Municipal Park entrance on June 30. He claims negligence by the defendant’s agent caused painful and permanent injuries. Esther Jackson sues for divorce from Charlie Jackson, alleging marriage on July 30, 1927 and separation on March 31, 1931.

George W. Wade High Point Atlantic States Motor Lines, Inc Esther Jackson Charlie Jackson

Coroner's Jury Links Woman's Death to Shotgun Slaying

Rocky Mount October 27. The coroner's jury ruled that Mrs. Dillie Strickland was slain when she was found dead at her home on October 11. Her husband Short A Strickland faced legal action as defense argued facial wounds resulted from a shotgun shell explosion in her mouth. He is likely to be tried at the criminal court term starting the week of November 27.

Rocky Mount Dillie Strickland Short A. Strickland Strickland

Babson sees brisk business as war and neutrality loom

Babson reports the Composite Business Index up nine tenths to two percent above normal and notes broad gains across sectors. Rail freight, steel, textiles, electric power and retail trade rise, aided by higher dividends and payrolls, while inventory questions await wartime clarity.

David L. Babson Canada South America Europe

Speeders Ordered To Pay Court Costs In Traffic Session

In yesterday afternoon’s traffic court session Judge D C MacRae ordered several speeding defendants to pay court costs. The docket lists names and addresses with verdicts including costs assessed, suspensions, dismissals, and half costs for various violations of traffic ordinances.

D.C. MacRae Dolan F. Carter Ennis Street Jessie O. Jennings L. Shuskey Tryon Street John C. Cole North Main Street William Pair Hobson Street Mable Johnson Nichols 4. C A. G. Marsh Ferndale Drive A. A. Oliver Arbordale Drive Albert S. Patterson J. Lee Stone Carrick Avenue Drewery Thompson Edgedale Drive W. H. Vestal Ridgecrest Charles Abrahams City James Knowlton Greensboro Paul Harvey Stewartsville Ralph Lambeth Thomasville Effie Marie Kluttz Concord David W. Fink Jamestown Ben Smith E. L. Bennett White Oak Street H. C. Barthmaier Parkway H. T. Regan Robert Mitchell

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